large neuropteran fly of the family Ascalaphidae, having membranous wings and long, clubbed antennae. The larva camouflages itself with debris or hides beneath bark to await prey. The adults are found mainly in the tropics but are quite common in the southwestern and southern United States. They are frequently mistaken for dragonflies.
OWL-FLY
Meaning of OWL-FLY in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012